Murray Hill Community Advantage Magazine October 2022

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The Tale of Stingy Jack

Exploring the myth behind Halloween’s pumpkin pastime

By Krysta M. Nelson, Contributing Writer

Oh autumn, what a wonderful time of year! A time to break out all my favorite sweaters just as the leaves are turning into vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. And best of all, the arrival of Halloween, my favorite holiday. My nickname as a kid was Little Miss Mess Maker, as carving pumpkins has always been my favorite Halloween activity–one time I even recreated a horror movie with gourd guts. While carving pumpkins is extremely popular, most people don’t know the myth behind the mess and tradition.

Long ago in a small Irish town, a drunkard named Stingy Jack earned his moniker after tricking the Devil himself. Jack was notorious in his little town, and Satan had heard of his mischievous deeds. Jack may have been known for being a drunken scoundrel—scuttered and bollocksed—but he was also a clever lad, so he convinced the Devil to take him to his favorite pub as a last request and to pay for the bill. When the tab came due, Jack convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin so Jack could pay for the drinks, then they could leave for the underworld.

The Devil was fooled. And instead of paying up, Jack dropped the coin into his pocket alongside a silver crucifix, trapping the fiery foe in the form of a coin. The Devil begged Stingy Jack to

release him. And so Jack released him, but only on the condition that the Devil would not bother him for another year, and should Jack die, Satan could not claim his soul.

True to his word, the Devil didn’t return for a whole year. When the Devil finally reappeared to claim his soul, Jack tricked the Devil to climb a fruit tree and pick him a last meal to eat before traveling to Hell. Once the Devil reached the top of the tree, Jack carved a cross into the bark of the tree trunk, trapping the Devil high among the branches. Again, Satan begged Jack for freedom, but this time, Jack made the Devil promise to not bother him for another 10 years. Of course, the Devil agreed to his terms and was freed.

Jack died soon thereafter. Because of his mischief and sins, he was denied entrance to Heaven. Upset by the trickery and scheming, and true to his word of not claiming his soul, Satan denied Jack entrance into Hell, too. As a parting gift, the Devil gifted Jack a lump of burning coal to light his way

and sent him off into the night. Jack placed the burning coal in a hollowed out turnip, and he has roamed the earth ever since. The Irish began calling this eerie creature “Jack of the Lantern,” or “Jack O’Lantern” for short.

In Ireland and Scotland, people began carving their own unique versions of jack-o’-lanterns, cutting terrifying faces into turnips, potatoes,

beets, or rutabagas, and lighting and displaying them near doors or windows to frighten away Stingy Jack and other evil spirits. In the mid-1800s, Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the jack-o’-lantern tradition with them when they moved to the U.S. And they soon found that pumpkins, a large fruit native to America, made for perfect jack-o’-lanterns.

Since then, there have been many attempts in popular culture to revive this long-forgotten tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns from turnips. In 2015, due to a severe pumpkin shortage caused by severe rain, the charity English Heritage called for Brits to rekindle their love for turnip carving and return to the original tradition of turnip jack-o’lanterns. English Heritage even went so far as to install many ghoulish turnip jack-o’-lanterns at Dover Castle to inspire others to do the same. Whether carving trunips will become popular again is still unknown.

In Ireland and Scotland, people began carving their own unique versions of jacko’-lanterns, cutting terrifying faces into turnips, potatoes, beets, or rutabagas, and lighting and displaying them near doors or windows to frighten away Stingy Jack and other evil spirits.

There are, however, many benefits to turnip carving over pumpkin carving. There’s no stringy pumpkin mess or seeds to clean out. Turnips are quite small and portable, so they can actually be hung like little lanterns. Also, turnips are cheap! So you can afford to make dozens and dozens if you’re so inclined. If they’re careful with a knife, older kids can carve a turnip by themselves because they’re so much simpler and smaller. The red-white color and eerie roots are scarier than pumpkins. After you scoop out the insides of the turnip, you can make mashed turnips. Yum! And because they’re available year round, you can carve turnips for more than just jack-o’-lanterns — votive holders, artwork or whatever you want.

So, there you have it. I love it when holidays and their fun-filled activities have such a rich history as Halloween and the Stingy Jack origin of pumpkin carving. And the fact that the history is also a ghost story is even more fun! Whether you choose to carve a pumpkin or turnip, I hope you and yours have a safe, fun, messy, and memorable holiday.

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Elmer’s Flag & Banner was started by Elmer Reider in 1963. A former car salesman, Elmer learned about a new kind of business when his car lot was visited by a man whose trade was decorating dealerships with flags, signs and colorful banners. “The story goes that there was a guy who was coming around doing decorations for the car lot,” explains Dave Anchel, president of Elmer’s. “Elmer asked him if he was making any money and the guy said, ‘Better than you!’” Elmer believed it, so he left auto sales for the car lot decorating business. The store prospered, thanks to his talent for spotting niche business opportunities, like flags and banners, and his commitment to building customer loyalty with quality products and honest service. Today, Elmer’s is Portland’s largest flag, banner and kite store, with 4,000 square feet of products, everything from weathervanes to windsocks.

Anchel grew up in rural northeast Pennsylvania, where he spent 22 years in the family business, learning how to run a successful small company. In their search for a business to purchase, Anchel and his wife visited Portland and fell in love. “We came to Portland, had some really good chocolate and said to each other, ‘We could live here,’” he recalls.

Variety is the spice of life and it’s also what you’ll find at Elmer’s. Anchel estimates the store offers some 8,000 different products, about 1,200 of which are available online. Elmer’s also makes its

own custom flags and banners, by hand and in-house. They make both high-quality, digitally designed flags and banners, and are one of the only companies in the United States that still does appliqué - the time-honored tradition of sewing one piece of fabric onto another - just like Betsy Ross.

“We make those by hand, upstairs in our sewing shop, and they look gorgeous,” Anchel explains. “It’s for when people want an heirloom qual ity flag, like of their family crest, or when a high school wins a cham pionship and wants to hoist a banner to their gymnasium ceiling.”

Elmer’s also manufactures, sells, installs and services custom poles, including two of the tallest in the state of Oregon, measuring 120 feet. “They’re monsters,” Anchel says with a laugh.

Elmer’s selection of kites, flags, banners, weather vanes, wind spin ners and other wind toys will amaze you. Looking to spruce up your home’s exterior? Stop into the retail store at 1332 NE Broadway in Portland, Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. Or visit their website, elmersflag.com anytime.

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Locally owned and operated, Mattress World Northwest (MWNW) is the preeminent mattress retailer in the northwest. As an integral part of our local community, they have consistently served our sleep needs for over 27 years. Sean Hathaway and his amazing team of professional associates are well-trained to match each customer with the sleep system best designed to meet our individual needs by assessing personal sleep histories, sleep postures, patterns, tendencies, and preferences.

MWNW RESTS ON ITS CORE VALUES

At the heart of their business, lie three core values. First, is their sincere dedication to helping every customer get a better night’s sleep. They have the largest selection of name brand mattresses and specialty mattresses in the Northwest, from handmade to 100% natural latex, as well as adjustable frames. They carry every type of mattress for every type of sleeper!

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Second, MWNW believes in empowering employees to live their best possible lives. Happy employees means happy customers, so you can trust you’ll be greeted with a smile and an attentive ear. Mattress purchases are done only a handful of times in our lives. That experience, good or bad, leaves a lasting im pres sion. At MWNW, they have perfected the process to ensure that you get the best possible service and overall experience every time.

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Third, and perhaps most importantly, is their dedication to philanthropic work. Each and every month, MWNW supports local charities and schools in a variety of ways. To date, they have donated over $230,000 to local high schools and other charities! Giving back to the community is an integral part of what defines this organization.

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In October, all locations will be accepting donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in support of their work to provide the means to find the cure for CF and ensure that those living with the disease can live long and productive lives. MWNW is gladly donating to this benevolent cause while also raising awareness by offering to take donations on the organization’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.

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Repair & Maintenance Experts

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Markus & Associates, a local, full-service property management company structured specifically to handle every aspect of the business. From the most preliminary steps of formulating your business plan and deciphering what properties will best suit your needs, to assisting you in locating and purchasing said properties, all the way through to managing and maintaining those properties once they are yours, Markus & Associates represents all the best in what the industry has to offer. Owned by the same man, Mark Christianson, closely related and equally outstanding in organization and service is Starcraft Enterprises!

assistance (for kitchens, bathrooms, linoleum or vinyl floor coverings, cabinet replacements, or tub surround replacements, etc.), or even exterior work (windows, doors, siding, decks and fences, gutter cleaning/repair, and paint), Starcraft Enterprises offers the kind of expertise and guaranteed quality work that provides you with peace of mind.

Whether you’re looking to have major repairs done, a renovation, or just check off a list of honey-dos, they are committed to delivering professional skills at a fair price. It is their highest priority to get the job done right the first time on every assignment. They also pride themselves on offering a full consultation to explain all available options so that you can choose the service that’s right for your home or business. They strive to not only meet your project’s specific needs, but also to prevent any potential problems in the future.

tools, and a positive disposition when dealing with customers.

Experience and handyman skills are preferred but they will train. Fulltime and fixed-schedule part-time work available, and pay is not only competitive but includes benefits!

They are licensed, bonded, and insured, have been in business since 2000, have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and they are Trade Allies with the Energy Trust of Oregon.

Whether you’re looking for assistance with your home or rental properties, or you are looking for a job, call Starcraft Enterprises today! Mark Christianson is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet, and he’s waiting for your call. 503-457-3061.

Starcraft Enterprises exists as the related but separate “sister” company to Markus & Associates, and they handle everything on the maintenance, repairs, and remodeling side of the equation. Whether it’s general maintenance or repairs you need (for rental and apartment turnovers, seasonal home maintenance, interior paint, dry rot repair, or hardware issues with door tracks, knobs, handles, etc.), remodeling

And for those interested in this type of work, Starcraft Enterprises is hiring! They have a significant quantity of jobs lined up in the coming months, and they need staffing! It’s a fantastic company to work for, with a highly-professional team of associates and an owner who is considerate, fair, and genuinely committed to providing a positive work environment for his employees.

All you need to apply is a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, your own hand

Starcraft Enterprises is located at 9655 SW Sunshine Ct. #1100 in Beaverton. Give them a call at 503-457-3061.

Meet The Artist Olive Gallagher

My father, a brilliant attorney, reminded me he wasn’t surprised I became an ethicist when I founded Personal Best in 1985. Apparently, at age 7, watching him swear in a witness, I asked the difference between “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”

I began singing professionally as a child. After a thirty-year performance career—as a recording artist and ASCAP songwriter, blessed with mentors like Miles Davis, Eugene Wright, Dale Olson, and Leroy Holmes, appearing in 400+ commercials, creating two companies, and writing national branding campaigns—I launched a marketing campaign for Personal Best on KEARTH-FM in LA by telling corporate America to “clean up its motives.”

Within three weeks, Hilton hired me to provide leadership and performance skills for two executives. Then Toyota hired me to lecture, followed by other Fortune 500 CEOs who read my article on “Responsible Power™” in the national edition of Manage.

In 1988, I created, hosted, and produced my own television show. “The Inner Bottom Line®” ran from 1988 until 1991 and won three ACE Awards, followed by appearances on CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC. After relocating to San Francisco in 1991, I accepted senior marketing projects. In 1996, as Creative Director for Softbank, I produced the first global conference introducing the World Wide Web. Then everything ended suddenly when I was injured and unable to travel to clients.

Armed with a laptop, camera, paper, and luck, I landed my first national branding campaign for Gallo and birthed Creative Infusion, the agency division of Personal Best. Then Lucent requested a global campaign for their latest product, followed by companies like Disney, AOL, and AllADvantage.com. The editor of the Silicon Valley magazine, Marcom Choices, liked my idea to write “The Inner Bottom Line” as a Q&A column

tackling ethical dilemmas and personal choices, entering national syndication in 2000 and running weekly until 2014.

In 2004, a national book and media tour followed my publication of A Simple Path to The Good Life. In 2009, after completing my MFA in Screenwriting from American Film Institute, my thesis film, “Blame It On My Youth,” won a 2009 Sloan Award Scholarship. Then I founded Moonlight Man Productions.

After delivering hundreds of keynote speeches and seminars for companies like P&G, Canyon Ranch Spas, PG&E, Department of Labor, and Pacific Bell, the ethics work became distilled: Choices. Values. Power. Control. Intention. Relationships. We make thousands of choices daily. Each carries a price. The question became “what price are you paying for the life you’re living today?” When the price gets too high, something must change.

In 2014, I returned to radio, hosting “The Inner Bottom Line” on BlogTalkRadio, featuring guests like Faith Maloney, a founder of Best Friends, and David Williams, CEO of Make a Wish Foundation.

The consulting, branding and writing continues. In 2021, I published three books: Provenance, a novel, Emma and Her Paint Brush Tail, a children’s book, and The Cage of the Soul, a book of prose. I’ve also started a second novel, Journeys. Now I consult daily with Personal Best clients around the country on Zoom, serve as a Wilsonville Planning Commissioner, and was named “Top 20 Coach of 2022” by the Coach Foundation.

For more information, call 323.836.5604 or visit www.theinnerbottomline.com.

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the ADDA ms FA mily (1991)

“Smell that air, Fester! Like a tomb.”

Another of my favorites, this dark comedy

is based on the 1964 TV show! Starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci, the movie follows a gloomy but loving family of outcasts who live in a gothic mansion on the hill. Full of the macabre, cartoony violence, and biting social commentary, the jokes and goofs land like punches in this otherworldly romp. Rated PG-13.

CA s P er (1995)

“Who says there’s no such thing as ghosts?” In this dark fantasy dramedy, afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) and his daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) move into a haunted mansion to exorcize ghosts for a greedy inheritor bent on finding treasure. It’s silly and slapstick, yet serious and contemplative–after all, you can’t have ghosts without death. Good for kiddos 6+. Rated PG.

Stream these movies where available, or rent from your local movie store, library, or rental kiosk.

h o CU s Po CU s (1993)

“Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”

One of my favorite Halloween movies, it’s the story of three witches burned at the stake who return to terrorize the children of Salem, Mass. With a killer cast including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Thora Birch, it’s whacky, spooky, and actionpacked. Rated PG, but with strong language and mature themes it’s more like PG-13.

ghostb U sters (1984)

“Who you gonna call?”

There’s nothing like it, pure and simple. A supernatural comedy starring a legendary cast, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, and more. Parapsychologists turn ghost hunters in New York City and end up saving the world. There’s ghosts, marshmallow giants, and so much nostalgia. Rated PG, but with strong language and mature themes it’s more like PG-13.

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Nightm A re o N elmstreet (1984)

“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” I binged all 7 of these movies last year, and they are equal parts horror and camp. They’re so bad that they’re good, you know? Imaginative, terrifying, funny, and always graphically violent, Robert Englund haunts my nightmares indefinitely! Adults only.

Rated R. AUN o F the D e AD (2004)

“Winchester?”

One of the very few horror comedy zombie movies, this movie has “killed” since released. Like Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s other movies, this plays on genre tropes and makes for geniuslevel comedy. Ultra violence and profuse profanity really make this a dirty pleasure movie. Adults only. Rated R.

Ace Nilson Dakar Rally Competitor

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer

The Dakar: 9,300 miles of the most intense, grueling, and exciting motor racing in the world! It all began back in 1976, when French competitive racer, Thierry Sabine, went off course and got lost in the Ténéré Desert while competing in a Abidjan-Nice Rally. He was so enamored with the terrain that he vowed to share it with his fellow racers. After working tirelessly throughout the following year to establish a new course, one which incorporated the desert he was so inspired by, in December of 1977 the first Paris-Dakar Rally was staged. It was a unique event, open to all riders, and promoted a sense of friendship and camaraderie between competitors. 45 years later, the race is still organized and run with that same spirit, and it has never once failed to challenge, surprise, and excite both racers and spectators alike.

This is the biggest rally-raid in the world; it’s legendary, and as such, participation for bikers and quads is limited. Candidates’ applications are carefully reviewed and selected based on previous experience in similar races. Only the best of the best are invited. So it is with great pride and gratitude that local resident, Ace Nilson, has been chosen to participate as a member of team DUUST.CO (a satellite of Red Bull KTM Factory Team). Being accepted with your first application is almost unheard of, but it speaks to Ace’s skill level

and dedication to the sport. This truly is a dream come true.

During the day, Nilson is the manager for the respiratory and cardiopulmonary departments at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. In addition, he founded, owns, and runs High Desert Adventures, Oregon’s premier off-road motorcycle adventure company. So he is clearly a very intelligent, ambitious, and driven individual, but dirt bike riding is his true passion. This is where he gets to escape, to let everything else go, and simply focus on the task at hand. These rally-raids are a serious test of endurance, but they are also the most therapeutic and exhilarating experiences you can imagine.

Of course, the cost of entry is astronomical–in the vicinity of $100,000 for entry fees, team fees, travel, etc.–and cost-prohibitive for many people. So if you’re interested in finding out more on Ace’s adventure, fundraising or advertising opportunities, please contact him via email at Ace@highdesertadventures.net. And check out his and others’ adventures at highdesertadventures.net.

A SHOWROOM LIKE NO OTHER

CUSTOM NW REMODELING & FLOORS

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Make your dream come true! From start to finish Custom NW Remodeling & Floors can turn dreams into reality. Whether it is a beautiful staircase, kitchen, or the luxurious master bathroom you have always wanted, Custom NW Remodeling is here to help take thoughts and ideas and turn them into reality. Our team of skilled craftsmen have years of experience in all aspects of interior remodeling and when paired with our expertise of design we can help you build a dream and turn your house into your dream home.

At Custom NW Remodeling & Floors we provide you with the highest quality of workmanship, paired with the highest quality products for all your home remodeling needs. Whether its flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, decks, stairs, or carpeting, we have the best products from the brands you know and trust. We carry a wide variety of products for every aspect of your remodeling needs, as well as the capability to help you envision, design, and build your dream. There is never a need to shop around as we have the best selection of products and the team to get your project done.

Our beautiful showroom showcases our quality products in real life settings. Unlike any others we have full kitchen displays featuring Hamilton’s Appliances, who we are proud to be partnered with. Hamilton’s Appliances have all your appliance needs, including, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves,

cooktops, microwaves, hood vents, downdrafts, and washers & dryers, too! To go along with that we have spectacular displays of cabinets, countertops and backsplashes.

As you continue through the showroom, you will find all your flooring needs from custom stained hardwoods to engineered flooring, as well as luxury vinyl plank and tile. We also feature custom closets in a variety of styles as well as carpeting to go along with your master bedroom. Relax on the couch in front of the built-in fireplace on a 12-foot wall of tile with a built in TV. Every aspect of our showroom is designed with the idea of vision and craftsmanship. Check out our stairs as we have a variety of cable systems, iron balusters and glass, as well.

The bottom line is that we offer what others cannot. We have our own employees who take great pride in their work and will treat your home with the utmost respect. From start to finish our whole team is there for you. Jean Carey, Owner, along with her partner, Brad Fay, invite you to experience a showroom like no other. Choose us to partner up with our expertise and turn your dreams into reality.

Custom NW Remodeling & Floors is located at 10175 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. in Beaverton. Visit their website for more information at www.customnwremodeling.com or call them at 503-644-9663.

Halloween Popcorn Balls

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)

1 tsp vanilla

4-5 cups mini marshmallows

3/4 cup Reeses pieces

3/4 cup candy corn

3/4 cup white chocolate pretzels (chopped)

DIRECTIONS

Pop your popcorn and put in a large bowl. In a large pan over medium high heat, melt your butter. Add in your vanilla and marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted and creamy.

Pour the marshmallow mixture over your popcorn and stir until popcorn is fully coated.

Allow to set for a couple minutes, then stir in half the Reeses pieces and candy corn. Separate your popcorn into 10 sections.

Press in the white chocolate pretzels (they’ll melt if they go in sooner) into each section.

Shape popcorn into balls. If the mixture is sticking to your hands, spray them with nonstick spray as needed.

Press additional candies onto the outside of the popcorn balls.

Place balls on parchment paper and allow to set for about an hour.